Dingley Family & Specialist Early Years Centres (Reading Centre)

Activities: Staff incorporate children's interests well into activities like using shredded paper and flour for interactive play.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Staff have high expectations for every child and focus on helping children develop skills across all areas of the curriculum.

Communication: Staff work closely with parents and keep them updated about their children's progress.

Programs and Resources: Children with SEND thrive in the warm and welcoming environment with high-quality resources that support their learning and development.

Staff Training: Staff receive good levels of support through ongoing training and regular supervision meetings.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Children with SEND thrive in the warm and welcoming environment.

Safeguarding Training: Staff keep up to date with all safeguarding training and have a very good knowledge and understanding.

Play and Learning Integration: Children make independent choices in their play as they explore and investigate with a range of high-quality resources.

Transition to Primary School: Staff meet with parents/carers to find out about children's unique characteristics and what they enjoy.

Child Safety Management: Robust recruitment procedures are in place to ensure that those working with children are suitable.

Children's Safety and Security: Children feel safe and secure, showing eagerness to come into the center.

Happiness and Settling: Children behave well and are particularly supportive in helping those who struggle to control their feelings.